Dayton, Ohio Rental Market Trends

Disclaimer:

Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Dayton, Ohio rental market.

Highlights

An apartment for rent in Dayton, Ohio typically goes for $1,081 per month, while a single-family home for rent in Dayton, Ohio has a monthly cost of around $1,274. Renter-occupied units make up 52% of the local housing market, while the rental vacancy rate in Dayton, Ohio is at 5.

Dayton, Ohio

Average Apartment Rent

$1,081

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

3.9%

Average Single-Family Rent

$1,274

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Dayton, Ohio apartments have recorded a 3.9% rent increase.

Dayton, Ohio Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Dayton $909 $926 $947 $972 $984 $1,007 $1,020 $1,027 $1,041 $1,081
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Dayton
National
Nov 2021
$909
$1,596
Mar 2022
$926
$1,635
Jul 2022
$947
$1,708
Nov 2022
$972
$1,726
Mar 2023
$984
$1,714
Jul 2023
$1,007
$1,739
Nov 2023
$1,020
$1,733
Mar 2024
$1,027
$1,727
Jul 2024
$1,041
$1,752
Nov 2024
$1,081
$1,748

Dayton, Ohio Average Apartment Rent

Dayton, Ohio Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$500 - $700
$700 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 45.51%, apartments priced $700 - $1000 represent the bulk of Dayton, Ohio rentals, while condos priced Under $500 hold the lowest share of the market – 0.25%.

Dayton, Ohio Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 29,623
Owner occupied housing units 27,739

Renters take up 52% of Dayton, Ohio real estate, occupying a total of 29,623 units, while homeowners live in 27,739 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.4

Renter median household income**

$28,024

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.18

Rental vacancy rate**

5%

Dayton, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 1,321
1 bed 8,414
2 beds 9,981
3 beds 7,729
4 beds 1,881
5 or more beds 297

There are 9,981 rentals in Dayton, Ohio with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 34%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 297 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Dayton, Ohio homes for rent is 4.4.

Dayton, Ohio Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 2,893
25 - 34 years 7,738
35 - 44 years 5,407
45 - 54 years 4,145
55 - 59 years 2,571
60 - 64 years 2,736
65 - 74 years 2,738
75 - 84 years 1,195
85 years and over 200

Most condos for rent in Dayton, Ohio are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (26%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (18%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 1%.

Dayton, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 12,661
Non-Family Households 16,962

Dayton, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 8,839
No related children of the householder under 18 20,784

A total of 12,661 apartments for rent in Dayton, Ohio, or 43% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 30% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 8,839 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Dayton, Ohio is 2.18.

Dayton, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 4,481
High school graduate (including equivalency) 9,112
Some college or associate's degree 11,964
Bachelor's degree or higher 4,066

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 14% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 15% of the homes for rent in Dayton, Ohio.

Dayton, Ohio Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 971
Built 2000 - 2009 1,094
Built 1990 - 1999 1,341
Built 1980 - 1989 1,773
Built 1970 - 1979 3,828
Built 1960 - 1969 4,328
Built 1950 - 1959 4,472
Built 1940 - 1949 3,385
Built 1939 or earlier 8,407

The highest share of Dayton, Ohio apartment rentals, namely 28% or 8,407 units, were Built 1939 or earlier, followed by those Built 1950 - 1959 (15%, 4,472 units), and the ones Built 1960 - 1969 (15%, 4,328 units).

Dayton, Ohio Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 2,198
Moved in 2018 to 2020 10,949
Moved in 2010 to 2017 12,780
Moved in 2000 to 2009 2,260
Moved in 1990 to 1999 989
Moved in 1989 or earlier 447

Median year renter moved into unit 2017

Most Dayton, Ohio renters (43%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Dayton, Ohio condos for rent is 2017.

Dayton, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 8,700
1 vehicle available 13,242
2 vehicles available 5,778
3 vehicles available 1,436
4 or more vehicles available 467

When it comes to transportation options, 45% of Dayton, Ohio renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 29% of them have No vehicle available, and 20% have 2 vehicles available.

Dayton, Ohio Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 16,354
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 3,153
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 2,079
Walked 1,559
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 392
Worked at home 1,596

Dayton, Ohio Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 44,786
Moved within same county 13,229
Moved from different county within same state 2,933
Moved from different state 1,872
Moved from abroad 366

Dayton, Ohio Average apartment rent by zip codes


The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Dayton, Ohio apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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